Beginning Jazz Improvisation
Date
June 10-August 2, 2024
Course Code
7864B*
Credits
3 Graduate Credits*
Tuition
$1,125 is due in full with registration.
Course Description
This course is designed for music performers and educators who want to learn how to improvise. Through carefully selected jazz repertoire, participants will learn the basic mechanics of improvisation and the essential music theory elements needed to improvise, including modal improvisation, the blues, ii-V-I progressions, and simplifying chord progressions. Participants will practice and perform jazz improvisation concepts on the instrument of their choice. No previous experience with improvisation is required.
Instructional Materials:
REQUIRED: Capability to create and submit audio or video recordings. I suggest a simple setup:
smartphone, tablet, or computer with built-in microphone and/or camera.
REQUIRED: You should have at least 2 years of study on your primary instrument and be able to read treble
and bass clef.
*Students enrolled in the MMEd degree program at VanderCook may register for this course at the 500-level through the student portal. Please contact Dean Sinclair at [email protected] if academic advising is needed.